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Islanders win finale but key player exits in first period

Jean-Gabriel Pageau left the Islanders' 5-4 win over the Penguins on Wednesday night midway through the first period and did not return.

Sidney Crosby's NHL awards reality shouldn't overshadow his latest Penguins masterpiece

Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh’s center out of another generation, has had as much impact on this season as anyone.

Sliding Penguins may need another enormous NHL save to avoid years of distress

As Sidney Crosby decompresses after the season, he is going to have to decide what he loves most — Pittsburgh or competing for Stanley Cup championships. Either way, the franchise...

How Connor Bedard will upstage Sidney Crosby in NHL debut

A nice bit of scheduling by the league results in a tasty opening game.

Chris Kreider's late goals lead Rangers to win over rival

Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal and then chipped in an empty-net score to lead the Rangers to a 4-2 win over the Penguins.

Two NHL futures picks to consider as playoff picture shakes out

The NHL playoff race in the Eastern Conference is turning into a bit of a mess.

Devils stars come up big in win over Penguins

Jack Hughes had two goals and Nico Hischier added a short-handed goal, helping the visiting Devils beat the Penguins 4-2 on Friday.

Rangers' seven-game win streak comes to a close

Shift after shift and post after post after post, the Blueshirts couldn’t translate all that they were doing onto the scoreboard. 

NHL best bet for Monday as Sidney Crosby battles Connor McDavid

The Penguins look to continue their hot start and upset the Oilers in Edmonton on Monday.

What these sudden playoff demises remind us about sports’ cruel timing

Title windows often open and close quickly in professional sports. Father Time remains undefeated.

Sidney Crosby slams 'terrible rule' after Penguins' Game 7 loss

Sidney Crosby believes the NHL's "terrible" helmet rule cost the Penguins in their 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers in Game 7 on Sunday.

Rangers hope to remind Penguins this harsh lesson

Emotion isn’t always enough. The Rangers learned that 16 years ago. On Sunday, the Blueshirts were fixing to teach that lesson to the Penguins.

To Crosby or not to Crosby: Game 7 bets for Penguins vs. Rangers

Sidney Crosby returned to practice but is still uncertain for Sunday's Game 7 but it might not even matter... 

Critical Penguins duo practice and could play Game 7

The Penguins might get back their No. 1 center and their first-string goalie for Game 7 against the Rangers.

Penguins confident they're 'very capable' even without Sidney Crosby

They have enough depth and other weapons to win one more game, they have repeated.

Star's concussion doesn't change Rangers' need to change

Crosby’s absence, of course, changed the dynamic of Game 6. But the Rangers still needed to play their game.

Penguins launch furious Rangers tweets over Sidney Crosby concussion

Crosby suffered an upper-body injury in Game 5 on Wednesday after taking a high hit from Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba.

Penguins will have to close out Rangers without their biggest star

If the Penguins are to close out the Rangers on Friday night in Pittsburgh, they'll have to do it without Sidney Crosby.

Rangers defenseman ready to face all the Sidney Crosby-hit fury

Jacob Trouba seems to know what’s in store for him when he steps on the ice in Pittsburgh with the Rangers facing elimination again in Game 6 on Friday night.

Penguins hold breath with Sidney Crosby as Rangers learn star's fate

Sidney Crosby will be evaluated when the Penguins return to Pittsburgh on Thursday.